An Astraeus Super-Heavy Tank of the Red Scorpions Chapter
The Astraeus is a newly unleashed Imperial super-heavy grav-tank utilised exclusively by the Primaris Space Marines. Just as these new transhuman warriors represent the pinnacle of the Adeptus Astartes' capabilities, the Astraeus super-heavy tank embodies the apex of Imperial engineering, a devastating war machine that serves as the perfect accompaniment for any Primaris Astartes force.
Armament
An Astraeus Super-Heavy Tank of the Ultramarines Chapter supporting Primaris Space Marines in battle
The Astraeus possesses an enormous hull which mounts a devastating range of defensive and offensive systems. The main weapons of the Astraeus super-heavy tank are a pair of Macro-Accelerator Cannons, coupled with sponson-mounted Las-Rippers or Plasma Eradicators. The Macro-Accelerator Cannons are particularly powerful, but the tank also possesses a turret-mounted Heavy Stubber and Twin-linked Heavy Bolters or Lascannons positioned on the front of the vehicle. The Astraeus is protected by layered Void Shields and is held aloft by powerful anti-gravitic generators, which are powerful deterrents to enemy assault units. Unlike its smaller counterpart, the Repulsor, the Astraeus does not have any Astartes transport capacity -- instead, this colossal machine is dedicated to destruction alone. While there are few targets that can stand up to one of the Astraeus super-heavy tank's furious fusillades, it particularly excels at shooting down aircraft. This war machine can fire on the move, or even when locked in close combat, making it a surprisingly flexible and mobile unit despite its great size.
Adeptus Mechanicus Technical Specifications
The technical specifications of the Astraeus super-heavy tank have not yet been made available by the Adeptus Mechanicus.
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